Preston

As most of you know, Preston has a severe allergy to peanuts. So severe that if he happens to eat some and not get meds, he could die within 10 minutes. This is nothing new, we have known since he was a baby and have lived accordingly. Most of the time Preston is good about it, but once in awhile he feels down. Especially if he is at a party and everyone else is eating treats and he can't because they either contain peanuts or were processed in a plant that contains peanuts.

I had to run to the school this morning to drop off some things. I ran into Preston's teacher Mrs. Z. who we absolutely LOVE! She adores Preston as well. She stopped me and told me about a conversation she had with Preston last week. I have been laughing ever since. Last week, a child in his class brought cookies. He told Preston they didn't have any peanuts. Mrs. Z., being very cautious, told him he couldn't have one because she didn't know where they were bought or processed. Preston left her side. About 10 minutes later, Preston approached her and said, "Mrs. Z., I can have these cookies." She replied, "Well, how do you know that?" He answered, "Because I ate one and I LIVED!" She said his eyes were just big with excitement and had a grin from ear to ear. It was like he truly contemplated his life and put it on line for this cookie. Oh he makes me smile.

Just thought I would share.